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Inside Background
History 
While remembered mostly for the famous Panama Canal, and the 1989 invasion by...
Last edited: January 13, 2007
Recommended Reading 
The history of modern Panama is dominated by the efforts to build a canal, and...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Located very close to the equator the climate of Panama is pretty much the same...
Last edited: March 12, 2008
Barro Colorado Island via the Smithonian 
    When in Panama you should visit arguably the best biological reserve in the...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Best of the country in a month 
Here's a possible itinerary for a family of 4 with a rented car for a month...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Chagres River 
The Chagres River is the most important river of Panama because it is the main...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Santa Catalina 
Santa Catalina, Panama Santa Catalina, Panama is located on the Pacific Coast...
Last edited: March 29, 2008
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Crossing the Border 
A tourist visa previously good for 90 days but now 30 days is available for...
Last edited: February 13, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Panama tipping is not compulsory as such but it is manners and it...
Last edited: February 24, 2008
Danger Areas for Tourists 
Chorrillo and Santa Ana are at the base of Ancon hill, day or night both are...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Police - Bribes 
Be careful while driving here. The police seem to stop cars quite often. If you...
Last edited: August 12, 2008
Safety - Health Issues 
Yellow Fever vaccination is NOT mandatory in Panama. & Not mandatory for...
Last edited: February 24, 2008
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